West Bay is gearing up for a free weekend of live music, entertainment and community fundraising next month.

A number of new speed cameras have been installed in west Dorset in a bid to improve road safety in the area

Some parts of the UK are on course to go a month without any rainfall, as heatwave conditions continue.

A teenage motorcyclist seriously injured in a road traffic collision in Bridport has died

A west Dorset town has been put under a hosepipe ban

A 17-year-old boy who allegedly stole a campervan and crashed it on the A35 has been arrested

Counter Terrorism Policing has confirmed it is now leading the investigation into the death of former MP Ann Widdecombe at her home on Dartmoor

Thousands travel through Chideock on the A35 in Dorset, but many don't realise they're saying the village's name incorrectly.

THERE are fears emergency cover along the Dorset coast could suffer if planned coastguard pay cuts go ahead. The warning comes from a former Lyme Regis officer, who branded the changes “nonsense”

More should be done to promote tourism away from the Dorset coast – with attractions in several towns not included in a Dorset Council visitor management plan.

Lyme Regis Museum has launched a full programme of summer activities for July and August, designed to spark curiosity in visitors of all ages.

Thousands to receive free fans, blackout curtains and electricity bill support in Heatwave Relief Pack scheme.

The Met Office and BBC Weather have shared their best estimates for when the current July 2026 heatwave will end

Teenagers heading to university are being urged to book their meningitis B vaccine.

Emergency services have rushed to multiple out of control bonfires that were started this afternoon

One person has been arrested after allegedly hurling racist and violent threats in west Dorset

Councillors in west Dorset are to have their say on the future of dogs in public spaces as criticism arises over the summer dog ban

Thousands travel through Chideock on the A35 in Dorset, but many don't realise they're saying the village's name incorrectly.

This beautiful Dorset walk taking in Bishops Caundle uncovers a forgotten village lost to the Black Death

A high-street pub is set to relaunch under new management

Devon and Cornwall Police have confirmed that a 28-year-old man was arrested at an address in the South Yorkshire area this evening (July 11).

Reduced parking fees for lower emission vehicles in Dorset Council car parks have met with resistance.

News that an iconic building in Lyme Regis which has been derelict for more than 30 years is to be given a new lease of life has been met with a 'cautious welcome'

A warning has been issued after firefighters scrambled to a fire on a west Dorset beach

A man has been barred from entering Dorset following an alleged assault on a woman in Bridport

A person making threats and allegedly in possession of a weapon sparked a large police presence in west Dorset last night

PARNHAM House owner James Perkins says "Nimbys" are causing "unnecessary delays" in his attempts to restore the Grade I listed building but stresses a planned development to help fund the restoration will be done tasteful for the benefit of the wider...

A 26-year-old man who was arrested on Friday, 10 July, on suspicion of the murder of Ann Widdecombe has been released from custody and is no longer part of the investigation.

A young woman who was diagnosed with incurable cancer and forced to cancel her wedding has hit out at the venues lack of empathy

On Friday (July 10), temperatures hit 35.2C in Coton in Derbyshire, with 2026 the first year to record six separate days of 35C or above.

An amber Heat‑Health Alert has been issued for Dorset with temperatures expected to reach 34C over the weekend

An award-winning business owner who is known for creating unique ‘never done before’ preserves has opened a new store in Bridport

Sir Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Strictly Come Dancing star Anton Du Beke lead tributes to the former Conservative Party minister Ann Widdecombe as police launch a murder investigation.

There has been a crash on a main road in Bridport this afternoon

The former Conservative MP and public figure, aged 78, was found dead at her home in Haytor, Dartmoor, on Thursday, July 9, after sustaining serious injuries.

A couple who transformed a village pub into a Michelin Guide venue are stepping away due to rising hospitality costs

A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of the death of Ann Widdecombe.

FARMERS have been warned to take extra care when harvesting this weekend after another fire on farmland.

A new Town Crier has been appointed in Bridport

Restaurants in Christchurch, Burton Bradstock, Wareham and more are among the best in Dorset for outdoor seating and views

Bridport and Lyme Regis weather: Sunny spells and highs up to 31°C forecast 10–13 July. High pollen levels expected—hay fever sufferers advised to take care.

An iconic building in Lyme Regis that has been derelict for more than 30 years is to be given a new lease of life

Local people are being warned that Dorset and Wiltshire face exceptionally difficult wildfire conditions this weekend, due to the continued hot and dry weather.

A popular sports facility which is continuing to be blighted by antisocial behaviour is to continue to be locked in the town

Women who are perimenopausal, menopausal, or post-menopausal are invited to a Dorset Menopause picnic at Poundbury to gather, connect, and share their experiences.

The release of a Disney live-action remake and a new instalment in a supernatural horror series are among films being shown in Dorset cinemas this weekend.

The UK will get a partial solar eclipse followed by shooting stars in super-rare double sky show on August 12 - here's where to see it

The scheme will eventually cover Morrisons’ network of approximately 500 supermarkets.

Businesses in west Dorset say they are braced for another hit to trade as overnight closures on the A35 return - and one pub landlord is now planning to gather its own evidence on how the works are carried out.

South West Water is set to begin work this autumn on a major investment project in Lyme Regis to help reduce the use of storm overflows and protect the quality of its bathing waters.